Kindermusik Educators

Pringle Place Musik for Juniors only hires trained educators with experience teaching music to children. In addition, all Kindermusik teachers are required to undergo a 15 week intensive educator licence course, covering all aspects of the Kindermusik teaching philosophy and techniques. All Kindermusik educators are required to attend annual professional development courses to refresh their skills.

Wendy Hutchings - General Manager

Wendy is the eldest daughter of Reg and Pat Hutchings. She was born in Sydney and brought up in the house that is now the Hutchings Pianos store. Wendy learnt about pianos from her father in this unique environment, surrounded by pianos, piano teaching and the Sydney piano community.

Before working in her current role at Hutching Pianos, Wendy followed a career in early childhood education. She has over twenty years experience working as a teacher and director of child care centres, preschools and later became Children’s Services Manager of a local government department. Wendy is also a proud mother of Jody and loving grandmother of Archie.
Always passionate about education, Wendy is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of music on early cognitive development. Thus in February 2006 she established Pringle Place Musik for Juniors in the teaching studio adjacent to the Hutchings Pianos store, introducing the joy of music to hundreds of families across Sydney.

In her rare spare time, Wendy and her French husband Claude, enjoy renovating houses, experiencing Sydney’s restaurants and looking after their grandson, Archie.

Angie Dean – Teacher

‘…Music is My Life…’

Angie Dean is a lovely, vivacious, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher, full of fun and energy! She loves both music and drama, which is evident in the passion with which she teaches her Kindermusik classes.

‘…I was invited to teach Kindermusik at Pringle Place Musik for Juniors and since I have a great rapport and love of children, this has been a perfect match…’

Angie Dean is a professional entertainer and has been teaching singing and piano privately to children and adults for the last fifteen years and lecturing in music at tertiary colleges. After completing a Bachelor of Music in Performance, majoring in piano and voice, she has had a career in both performing and teaching.

Angie is a versatile vocalist, pianist and songwriter in high demand across Sydney and has worked overseas. She performs at 5 Star Hotels, high profile events and functions either as a soloist, duo, or jazz trio. She makes appearances on TV and performs every month for the Lord Mayor of Sydney at the Sydney Town Hall. She has released her own CD of jazz standards entitled “Movin’ Like That”. To read more about Angie visit her website www.angiedean.com.au

Kindermusik is a wonderful musical program. It enables Angie to bring the magic of music learning and creativity to children from 0 to 7 years, and also involves the parents and families. ‘…It’s so much fun! ! !’